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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10
Suicide of a st. Johnsbury Man.

Suicide of st. JOhnsbury Man.
Roman F. Reach, a native of st.
JOhnsbury but for 20 years resident
of Washington, d. c., while tempOrari
ly insane committed suicide Feb. 3 by
jumping from the roof of the house in
which he lived. He was 68 years old
and in comfortable circumstances. At
the close of the war in which he serv-
ed, he was for 90 years messenger in
the treasury department. A few
months ago he was dismissed and ever
since then has been moody and de-
pressed. This had attracted the at
watch upon him. Twice he went to
the roof but each time was unable to
elude her watchfulness. Finally, as
she was sitting with him in room
down stairs near the hall, he made a
dash for the door, took out the key and
before his wife could reach him had
got out, locked the door from the out
side, rushed to the roof, threw himself
off and struck heavily on the stones of
the alley 25 feet below. When reach
ed he was dead. Mr.. Reach was a
nephew of the late Philip Reach and
was, before the war, employed by
Lambert Hastings and others here.
Mrs. H. B. Tyler of this place and Mrs.
Joseph Dow of Passumpsic are cousins
of Mr.. Reach. The deceased had an
amiable disposition and the manner of
his death is attributed by his friends
to an attack of temporary insanity.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10
Welded at SwantOn.

Arthur Taplin of L. B. Atwood's
clothing store very quietly slipped
away to Swanton Saturday where he
was united in marriage on Monday to
Grace Hubbard. Miss Hubbard is a
daughter of the late John Hubbard,
formerly master mechanic at Lyndon
vile but at the time of his death re-
siding in Portland. Mr.. and Mrs. Tap
lin returned to st. Johnsbury after the
ceremony and will make their home
for the present at his fathers, G.. I'll.
Taplin, on Spring street.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10
Academy Notes.

Academy Notes.
j. A. Bass and f. ID. Brown have
been unable to attend school for the
past few days on account of sickness.
1t is feared that Bass may be compelled
to return home.
The Academy Student will be ready
for distribution to-day.
The junior reception last Friday
evening was very successful affair
The program was very choice. II
showed careful preparation on the part
of the arrangement committee, as well
as the actors and participants. The
first address was by o. A. Leach, who
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10
The verdict Unanimous-

w. ID. Suit, Druggist, Bippus Ind, testifies II
can recommend Electric Bitters the very best
remedy Every bottle sold has given relief in ev-
cry case. One man took six bottles and was cur
ed of Rheumatism of 10 years standing" Abra-
ham Hare, druggist, Bellville, Ohio affirms THE
best selling medicine have ever handled in my 90
years experience, is Electric Btters." Thousands
of others have added their testimony, that the
verdict is unanimous that Electric Bitters do cure
all diseases of the Liver, Kidneys Blood. Only
a halt dollar bottle at Flint Bros, drug store.
oh q w dec l6
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

The deed transferring the title of
the Park home in Burlington to the
managers of the Soldiers home has
been recorded, and repairs on the
buildings will commence in few days
under the direction of the finance COM
mittee, of which Col. Franklin Fair
banks Of st. JOhnsbury is member.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

had the good sense to omit the Gus
tomary apologies and proceeded at
once to deliver an excellent address.
The closing ramarks by j. Puffer were
equally good. The farce and Mother
Goose were both very laughable. The
juniors are TO be congratulated on the
unqualified success of this their first
interview
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

The carnival number of the Bur-
lington Free Press has arrived and can
be had of John Allen at the post office.
Besides large number of attractive
scenes relating TO winter sports this is
sue contains number of illustrations
of public buildings in Burlington and
views of local interest.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

Subscriber offers stock at just its value. Will
sell at appraisal. General store doing iourishing
business in fastest growing store in Windsor Coun
ty. Always made money. fortune beer made,
Low rent. best location in place; change made 70
take active position in wooden mill inst built
here employing 1875 operatives rare chance for
CHARLES Nj. CONE, Hartford, Vermont
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

The society of Christian EndeavOr
at the North church give supper and
sociaLle in the parlOrs of the church
to morrow evening from to 8. At
the latter hour the pastor will favor the
young people with lecture on the
works of James Russell Lowell.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10
The Toboggan.

The TOboggan.
The tObOgganists had jolly time of
it all the week until the storm set i'm
Tuesday. Saturday the slide was in
excellent condition and everybody and
his trends were out enjoying the fun,
and rare fun it was. Every precaution
against accidents is taken by the man
agement, and nothing but culpable
carelessness on the part of the coasters
makes anything in the way of accidents
probable. If you haven't tobogged
seize the first opportunity and the first
oboggan you can get hold of.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10
Excitement i'm reras

Great excitement has been caused in the visini-
ty of Paris, Tex, by the remarkable recovery of
Mr.. j. 4. Corley, who helpless he could not
turn in bed, raise his head everybody said he
was dying of consumption. A trial bottle of DIR.
Kings New Discovery sent him. Finding re-
lief, he bought large bottle and box Of Dr.
two boxes of pills and bottles of the Discovery
he was well and had gained in flesh thirty-sx
pounds. Trial bottles of this Great Discovery for
oonsumptiOn free at Flint Bros oh " I dec l6
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

The Rutland Telegram thinks that
E. E. Greenleaf of Burlington had bet
ter come over to st. Johnsbury to live,
thus bringing all the state G. A. r. of
ficers into this village. 1t is a good
suggestion. Gen. Greenleaf will find
it a capital place for home.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

Among the cases noted for trial at
rhe February term of United States
court at Burlington, Feb. %, are these:
Ezra Miller VS. st. JOhnsbury and Lake
Champlain Railroad company. Mer-
chants National bank of st. JOhnsbury
VS. j. G. Sinclair.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

Laura, the six-years-old daughter
of A. G. Prior, was knocked over by a
horse and sleigh on Railroad street
Friday. The child was caught in front
of the sleigh and dragged some dis
lance and the sleigh finally passed over
her, but strange enough without doing
serious injury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

L. and C. Gingrass have sold house
and land on Clark avenue to Frederick
Gosselin for $500.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10
Annual Baptist Church Meeting.

1AhHus1f oaptlSC Cnurcn meeClHS.
The annual meeting of the Baptist
church. was held Friday evening. A
new plan was adopted in the choice of
deacOns, one being chosen for one year,
one for two years and one for three
years one new deacon to be chosen
each year hereafter and no incumben t
to be eligible for reelection until one
year at least after the expiration of his
term of Office The following deacons
were chosen: For one year, Foster G..
Stevens; for two years. G. B. Batchel-
der; for three years, L. G. Smith. The
remaining officers chosen were: Clerk
Foster G. Stevens; treasurer, w. W..
Sprague relief committee, A. Brock,
G. L. Page, Mrs. w. R. Holder, Mrs. j..
A. Mitchell, Miss Annie Calderwood !;
music committee, G. B. Batchelder,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Page.
The various reports show that there
have been six additions to the church
by baptism and three by letter; there
have been three deaths and five dis
missions by letter. The present resi-
dent membership is 100; non resi-
dent, 40. The church expenses have
amounted to $500; various benevolent
purposes 1922. During the past year
the church edifice has been. pnt in
thorough repair at total expense of
5000. Thus the total amount raised
by the society is in excess of $500,
and in all respects it is in a flourish
ing condition.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

"A thoughtful observer remarks up
on the absurdity of building a tobog-
gan chute on the only level spot in a
town made up of hills. There may be
something to this, but the poet has it
that the chute made 10y kind natures
hand is not equal to the one on Car
penter's land, and we always agree
with the poet.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

well selected stock of Ready Made Clothing,
Gents Furnishing Goods, and Hats and Caps.
Situated in one of the most thriving Vermont
towns. Any wishing to engage in business
where a small capital is rquired viii find this
splendid opportunity. Best of reasons given for
selling. Address,
s4s5s Lock Box 80. st. Adams Vt
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

j. H. Humphrey meets the chill
dren of the North church Sunday school
in the chapel Wednesday and Friday
afternoons to instruct them in vocal
music. Pupils from other societies can
join at a nominal tuition. The children
made commendable progress last year
under Mr.. Humphreys instruction.
Glasses meet at Ais ID. m.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

most favorable impressions of the
headquarters, and with the idea that
the G. A. r. boys of the state will
have grand time at the 2lst annual
encampment, next year at st. Johns
bury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10
FOreunan Wamted

For Planning Mill. Must understand making
Box Shocks and care of Machinery. Also an Engi
neer wanted to Stationary engine. Apply to
G. H. STEVENS & co, st Johnsbury
or at the Mills CRANKY, VT. SIT
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

ing of the Carrick and Laird business,
though the latter scheme would seem
to be at least equally strong. 1t is I'M
derstood that Mr.. Laird offers his bust
ness at $4,000.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10
Banjo and Guirar.

Music, can be found at No. 10 Railroad Street in
Rooms formerly occupied by Mrs Wallace. In
struetOns on Banjo and Guitar made speciality.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

The st. JOhnsbury male quartette
report a good time at Danville Tues
day evening where they gave concert
before small house.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10
Information

free of charge relative TO obtaining PATENTS.
Consult or write G.. II. MACON. Lock box $50,
St Johnsbury, VT, 1874 Washington, ST., Boston,
Mass, Room 25. 79tf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10
Buggy for Sale or Exchange.

Will exchange a new Amesbury open buggy in
good condition, for hard wood of any description
either 16-inch 4-foOt Buggy can be seen at Pas
sumpsie freight house. Enquire of
1885, Z. II. BLOSSOM, B. & L. Il. Il. Office.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

Miss Stella E. Green has removed
her dress making rooms from the
Avenue house to Walkers block on
Main street.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

Twelve shares of the Merchants
national bank were sold last week at
the Boston stock board at 1909.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

The remains of Mrs. Sarah E. Ball
who died in Lowell, Mass, last week,
were brought to st. JOhnsbury for
burial yesterday. Mrs. Ball made her
home here for some years with Mrs. A.
L. LothrOp.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

Rice Davenport has got out an
improved tobOggan and proposes to
crowd the market in these goods down
to reasonable figures.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10
Sgerial Nnfres.
BuckIen,s Arnica saIye-

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises,
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, COrns and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required 1t is guaranteed to give perfect Salts
faction, money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by Flint Bros. t dec Is 81
THE PRETTIEST LADY in Olean was asked
what made her complexion so clear and beautiful.
She said it was by using GimOre's Aromatic Wine
Sold by G. d. Randall, druggist.
ONE OF THE MOST NOTED European physici-
ans said: Neuralgia was the prayer Of a diseased
nerve for healthy blood. Use Gilmores Aromatic
Wine for the blood. Sold by CD. Randall druggist
MRS. L. LOOMS, of Elba, N. Y, writes us that
she was sick for six months, was induced
to sry Gilmore's Aromatic Wine and four bottles
cered her Sold by G. ID. Randall, druggist.
81 NAV 81 cow
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

The Lake road has been receiving
some 80 cars a day from the Portland
and Ogdensburg road, sent this way
because of the Hartford accident.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

There was so much going on Fri
day evening that the band Jared rather
hard with their promenade concert so
far as audience was concerned, but
they gave n good concert.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

The Try club hold their regular
meeting at the Universalist church Sat
urday evening, after which there will
be an entertainment with a play and
music.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

The trains north have been heavi-
" loaded all this week with people on
their way to the Montreal carnival.
A considerable number have gone from
this place
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

Photographer Clifford has taken
some views of the toboggan chute
while in operation. A loaded tObOg-
gan is caught in the act of going down
at considerable more than 2.40 speed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10
SIT. JOHNsBURY CENTB

w. f. KELLEY at the store, is agent and cores
pendent for the Caledonian. Subscriptions, orders
for printing and news items given him will be
thankfully received.
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tiuly Is 81
Confined to House five Weeks.

Clinton, Mass, Sept. l. 1882.
After being confined to the house for five weeks
with a very bad cold upon my lungs, coughing
violently greater part of the time, and trying all
cent bottle Of Kings Juniper Tar Cough Balsam;'
its effect was wonderful almost the first dose pro-
duced relief, and before twO-thirds of the bottle
was gone it effected permanent cure. No family
can afford to be without it. Respectfully,
ID. K. DIAS.
Price IS and rs cents per bottle Sold by j. A.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

The North church year book will
be ready for distribution next Sunday.
The South church book will be ready
next week
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

Landlord Krogman of the St.
Johnsbury house has bought two fine
horses for the coach and will hereafter
run that branch of the business i'll con-
nection with the hotel.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10
Wood for Sale.

Is inch and four foot hard wood for sale. Apply
to l.. Pc MINI AN
st. Johnsbury, Oct. Is. 1896. 6stf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10
BRIEF LOCALS.

-TObog or not tObog, that's the
question.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

Rev. S. J. Moore of Elizabeth, N.
j., who preached with great accep-
lance at st. Andrews church last Sun
day, will preach again at the same
place next Sunday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

Evangelist Willie McGann is ex
pected the last of this week or next.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

"A. N. Bryant took the young folks
of Miss Chaffee's school at Paddock
village to Lyndonville last Saturday
for sleigh ride.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10
Sample Bottle Free
Births.

II. c. Bond.
At Peacham, Feb. S, daughter to Merritt S. and
Augusta Hunt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10
Ladies', Calling Cards
Rare Business Opportunity.

Beyeled, Gilt Edge and Plain, printed neatly at
THE CALIFORNIAN OFFICE.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10
RECENT DEATHS.

BROwN.-A. w. Brown, father of
Fred A. Brown of the firm of Harvey
g. Brown of this place, died at his
home in Newport Thursday morning
last. He had been i'll for some time of
heart disease, but was able to be here
aiding his son in taking an inl entory
of stock last month, when he was TAX
en- severely i'll resulting in his death.
Mr.. Brown was native of Burke and
had been engaged in business life in
Newport for 81 years, the last Ia years
as partner in the wholesale firm of
Baker & Brown. He was very care
full and methodical business man and
a hard worker. By his untiring indus
try he accumulated handsome prop
erty, part of which went to establish
his son Fred in business here. He was
the kindest husband and father. He
held various town and village offices
during his long residence in Newport,
but his retiring disposition prevented
his ever being very active in political
matters. His family have been active
in support of the Baptist church
and he himself has been IL strong help
er in the same church. He leaves a
widow and three children. Helen A,
daughter, was attending the acade-
my here but will not return this term
ADAMS James o. Adams, secretary
of the New Hampshire state board of
agriculture, died on Monday afternoon
at his home in BOscawen, N. H., after
suffering a few days from stroke of
paralysis. He was born in East Con-
cord, June 5, 1918. In early life he
learned the trade of a printer in Con-
cord. He was fitted for college at
Lyndon, Vt, academy, under the tui-
ton of his brother, Rev. Ezra E. Ad-
ans, d. D., and was graduated from
Dartmouth in l943. After graduation
he was for while principal of Lyndon
academy. In 1915 he located in Man
chester, which was his home until his
removal few years ago to Boscawen.
For nine years he was editor and pub
Usher of the American, during which
| time he established and for six years
published and edited the Granite State
| Farmer. Later he edited the Daily
| Mirror and American. He was first
chosen a representative from Manches-
ter to the Legislature in 1852 and after
ward was elected nine times to that
body. For five years Mr.. Adams was
| secretary of the New Hampshire agri-
cultural society and edited the first
| five printed volumes of its transactions.
In 1851 Mr.. Adams was delegate
from this society to the Worlds fair
London. Upon the establishment of
the state board of agriculture in 1870
he was made it's secretary, which po-
sition he held at the time of his death.
The deceased left widow, a third
wife, and children.
LAIGHTON.-Albe LaightOn, a man
meanOr, whose poems have place in
our literature, died at Portsmouth, N.
f., Sunday night, a month more than
So years old. He was son of John
Laighton, once mayor of Portsmouth,
and navy agent there under Jackson
and Van Buren,; he was dry goods
dealer, then clerk in the navy-yard,
and for the past 20 years teller of the
Rockingham national bank. A certain
| loneliness and tenderness of thought,
blended with moral purpose, appears
i'm Mr.. LaightOn's verses, which are often
very like those of his betterknOwn
cousin, Mrs. Celia Laighton Thaxter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

When baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for CastOria.
When she became Miss she chung to CastOria.
When she had Children, she gave them CastOria.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10

The Lancaster, N. H., Gazette, re-
fearing to an item in the Caledonian,
expresses the opinion that the number
of glasses of liquor sold in this town
Oh a certain half day was nearer 500
than anything else. Possibly, we are
not disposed to deny it, but still we
think the Gazette slightly Overesti-
mates the drinking capacity of this
neOnle.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10
LOST.

Sealskin boa, between South Park and my home.
Finder will be rewarded by leaving same with
MRS. S. JEWETT,
Main street
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1887-02-10
1t Cured His Wife.

Clinton, Mass, Jan. 9 1882.
''Kings Juniper Tar Cough Balsam" cured my
wife of severe coughing nights after several ply
scians and many well-known medicines had failed.
WILLIAM CLIFFORD.
Price IS and rs cents per bottle. Sold by j. a.
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leahs.

At North Danville, Feb. 4, Charles Hartshorn,
aged SO years.
AT Sheffield, Feb. g. L. NJ. Hunter.
At Washington, d. c., Feb. 3, Roman F. Reach,
aged 68.
At Barnet, Feb 8, Stillman K. HazeItOn, aged 81.
At Greensboro, Jan. "a, Nathan Scott
At San Francisco Jan. Is, Mrs. Joseph b. Ran
dali recently of albuquerque N. M, and sister of
Mrs Jerome Emerson of San Francisco. The
mains were taken to Rockford for nterment.
At East Windsor Hill Conn, Feb. 5, Thomas L..
aged about "a son of Richard L. and Helen Woods
Able, and grandson of the late Isaac Woods of st.
JOhnsbury.
In Newport Feb. g. Adolphus W. Brown. aged
So years.